Food
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Zebra Bundt CakeJul 29, 2015 5:47 am - 1½ cups sugar 6 large eggs 1½ cups milk (whole, 2 or 1 percent) 1½ cups vegetable oil 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons baking powder ¼ t...
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Italian cook shares flair with students at HarperJul 29, 2015 5:47 am - By Sally Eyre Daily Herald Correspondent The cooking classroom where I met with Pieranna Fanella, our Streamwood Cook of the Week, was deceivingly quiet. We were sharing...
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Accordion PotatoesJul 29, 2015 5:47 am - 8-10 potatoes ½ cup (1 stick) of butter 1 tablespoon oil 2 teaspoons minced rosemary leaves 1 tablespoon minced garlic First wash and dry your potatoes, removing any dir...
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Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed MushroomsJul 29, 2015 5:47 am - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ cup panko bread crumbs 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 shallot, diced 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspo...
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Giant flying cucumber descending on DuPage AirportJul 29, 2015 1:00 am - A large, green cylindrical object that can hold 6 million garden-variety cucumbers has been making small-town headlines this summer while flying across the country. And ...
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Chocolate GanacheJul 28, 2015 5:50 am - ¾ cup heavy cream 6 ounces semisweet chocolate In a small saucepan, heat the cream over medium-low heat. Roughly chop the chocolate and place in a heatproof bowl. When ...
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Shrimp: Love it but be carefulJul 23, 2015 6:00 am - My problem started with a sizzling skillet filled with a Chicago favorite: Shrimp de Jonghe. That's a problem? Yes, there's nothing small about this food issue, except f...
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Mauer's Shrimp ScampiJul 22, 2015 6:09 am - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced ½ teaspoon dried hot red-pepper flakes 1¼ pound extra-large (22/25) shrimp, peeled and deveined ½ ...
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Southern-style chili goes perfectly with hot dogsJul 22, 2015 6:00 am - Summer cookout season is in full swing. For me, the ultimate grilled treat is a hot dog. Southern-style hot dogs are loaded with chili and slaw with a healthy smear of m...
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Memphis-style baby back ribsJul 22, 2015 6:00 am - 6 pounds baby back ribs 3 cups barbecue wood chips, soaked in water for 1 hour 2 lemons, halved ¼ cup barbecue rub (see recipe below) 16-ounce bottle barbecue sauce Prep...